Safety Manager Jobs in Colorado
Safety Manager jobs in Colorado are in steady demand, with strong hiring concentrated in construction, oil and gas, mining, and aerospace manufacturing across the Denver metro, Colorado Springs, and Pueblo. Major employers with lasting safety manager needs include Lockheed Martin, Xcel Energy, and Freeport-McMoRan, which operate large facilities throughout the state. The most sought-after specialties are construction site safety, industrial hygiene, and process safety management for energy operations. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Our mission is to create the Experience of a Lifetime for our employees, so they can, in turn, create the Experience of a Lifetime for our guests. We own and operate the most renowned destination resorts in the world as well as regional and local ski areas outside major cities, and connect them all through one unrivaled network. We are looking for ambitious leaders, innovators and creators to join our talented team. If you’re ready to pursue your fullest potential, we want to get to know you!
Candidates for year-round positions are reviewed on a rolling basis. Applications will be accepted up to 90 days after the posting date, or until the position is filled (whichever is first).
Job Summary:
The Senior Manager of Environmental, Health and Safety will set the strategy; lead and plan all aspects of Environmental, Health and Safety for Stowe Mountain Resort. This position will also provide direct leadership and supervision to the Mount Snow Environmental, Health and Safety Leader, ensuring alignment of safety strategy, regulatory compliance, talent development, and operational execution across both resorts. This position will work closely with EHS leadership, resort operations, and corporate leadership to create, build, implement and sustain an Environmental, Health and Safety culture that achieves world class safety performance. This position will collaborate cross functionally to ensure safety programs are properly vetted, dynamic, on schedule and within budget. This position will work and collaborate with external partners, community leaders, and regulators in supporting the resort as well as the Company’s core value of Be Safe.
Job Specifications:
Starting Wage: $93,409.00 - $133,441.00 + Annual Bonus
Employment Type: Year Round
Shift Type: Full Time hours available
Minimum Age: At least 18 years of age
Housing Availability: No
Job Responsibilities:
- Drive, influence, and support the Company’s Environmental, Health and Safety strategy to achieve world class performance within the travel and leisure industry.
- Be an unbiased leader and voice for resort leadership so they understand the risks and opportunities to drive, improve, and then maintain superior safety performance.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to the resort GM and operational leaders, influencing business decisions through risk management, safety strategy, and regulatory compliance.
- Have a deep understanding of the core business needs and in doing so adjust safety strategy to the business.
- Use historic, current and predictive safety metrics to inform adjustments/decisions.
- Proactively address compliance and regulatory safety as well as risk management trends and regulatory focus areas.
- Engage with local, provincial, and federal officials/regulators as necessary to support Environmental, Health and Safety Compliance and best practices.
- Collaborate with regional environmental SME to ensure operational excellence for environmental programs and on-site response
- Lead resort safety programs.
- Communicate across a variety of stakeholders in a matrix environment.
- Manage and execute projects according to plan within timeline and budget.
- Directly supervise, coach, and develop the Mount Snow Environmental, Health and Safety Leader, providing strategic direction, performance management, and leadership support to drive consistent EHS execution across Stowe and Mount Snow.
- Build and develop a high-performing EHS organization through coaching, mentoring, succession planning, strategic workforce development, and performance management.
- Other duties or tasks as assigned
Job Requirements:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Health & Safety, Engineering, or related field.
- 5+ years progressive EHS experience; 3+years in leadership
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including project management software
- Proven experience leading a team to achieve objectives and results in a matrixed environment
- Experience analyzing, and advising on safety data analytics
- Experience leading and implementing change
- Experience accomplishing objectives through others
Preferred:
- Professional certification in EHS e.g. CRSP, OH&S Certification, CSP or ASP
- Multi-site leadership experience.
- Demonstrated experience developing leaders and building high performing EHS teams
- Ski industry, hospitality, recreation, transportation, manufacturing, utility, or other high-hazard operational experience
The expected Total Compensation for this role is $93,409.00 - $133,441.00 + Annual Bonus. Individual compensation decisions are based on a variety of factors.
Job Benefits
- Ski/Mountain Perks! Free passes for employees, employee discounted lift tickets for friends and family AND free ski lessons
- MORE employee discounts on lodging, food, gear, and mountain shuttles
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Employee Assistance Program
- Excellent training and professional development
Full Time roles are eligible for the above, plus:
- Health Insurance; Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, and Vision Insurance plans (for eligible seasonal employees after working 500 hours)
- Free ski passes for dependents
- Critical Illness and Accident plans
Vail Resorts offers a ‘Hybrid’ work environment where employees living within 50 miles of the Broomfield office work on-site Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and have flexibility to work off-site on Mondays and Fridays. Employees living outside of a commutable distance can work remotely from British Columbia, Washington D.C., and the 16 U.S. states* in which we currently operate. This includes: California, Colorado, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New York, Nevada, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Utah, Vermont, Washington State, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.
Please note that the ability to work in person or off-site, and the particulars related to such work, are subject to change at any time; and, accordingly, the Company reserves the right to change its policies and/or require in-person/in-office work or off-site work at any time in its sole discretion.
In completing this application, and when submitting related documentation, applicants may redact information that identifies their age, date of birth, and/or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.
We follow all federal, state, and local laws including restrictions on child/minor labor. Minors hired into this position will not be asked or permitted to engage in any activities restricted to adult workers.
Vail Resorts is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law.
Requisition ID 518792
Reference Date: 11/11/2026
Job Code Function: Health & Safety
Our mission is to create the Experience of a Lifetime for our employees, so they can, in turn, create the Experience of a Lifetime for our guests. We own and operate the most renowned destination resorts in the world as well as regional and local ski areas outside major cities, and connect them all through one unrivaled network. We are looking for ambitious leaders, innovators and creators to join our talented team. If you’re ready to pursue your fullest potential, we want to get to know you!
Candidates for year-round positions are reviewed on a rolling basis. Applications will be accepted up to 90 days after the posting date, or until the position is filled (whichever is first).
Job Summary:
The Senior Manager of Environmental, Health and Safety will set the strategy; lead and plan all aspects of Environmental, Health and Safety for Stowe Mountain Resort. This position will also provide direct leadership and supervision to the Mount Snow Environmental, Health and Safety Leader, ensuring alignment of safety strategy, regulatory compliance, talent development, and operational execution across both resorts. This position will work closely with EHS leadership, resort operations, and corporate leadership to create, build, implement and sustain an Environmental, Health and Safety culture that achieves world class safety performance. This position will collaborate cross functionally to ensure safety programs are properly vetted, dynamic, on schedule and within budget. This position will work and collaborate with external partners, community leaders, and regulators in supporting the resort as well as the Company’s core value of Be Safe.
Job Specifications:
Starting Wage: $93,409.00 - $133,441.00 + Annual Bonus
Employment Type: Year Round
Shift Type: Full Time hours available
Minimum Age: At least 18 years of age
Housing Availability: No
Job Responsibilities:
- Drive, influence, and support the Company’s Environmental, Health and Safety strategy to achieve world class performance within the travel and leisure industry.
- Be an unbiased leader and voice for resort leadership so they understand the risks and opportunities to drive, improve, and then maintain superior safety performance.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to the resort GM and operational leaders, influencing business decisions through risk management, safety strategy, and regulatory compliance.
- Have a deep understanding of the core business needs and in doing so adjust safety strategy to the business.
- Use historic, current and predictive safety metrics to inform adjustments/decisions.
- Proactively address compliance and regulatory safety as well as risk management trends and regulatory focus areas.
- Engage with local, provincial, and federal officials/regulators as necessary to support Environmental, Health and Safety Compliance and best practices.
- Collaborate with regional environmental SME to ensure operational excellence for environmental programs and on-site response
- Lead resort safety programs.
- Communicate across a variety of stakeholders in a matrix environment.
- Manage and execute projects according to plan within timeline and budget.
- Directly supervise, coach, and develop the Mount Snow Environmental, Health and Safety Leader, providing strategic direction, performance management, and leadership support to drive consistent EHS execution across Stowe and Mount Snow.
- Build and develop a high-performing EHS organization through coaching, mentoring, succession planning, strategic workforce development, and performance management.
- Other duties or tasks as assigned
Job Requirements:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Health & Safety, Engineering, or related field.
- 5+ years progressive EHS experience; 3+years in leadership
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including project management software
- Proven experience leading a team to achieve objectives and results in a matrixed environment
- Experience analyzing, and advising on safety data analytics
- Experience leading and implementing change
- Experience accomplishing objectives through others
Preferred:
- Professional certification in EHS e.g. CRSP, OH&S Certification, CSP or ASP
- Multi-site leadership experience.
- Demonstrated experience developing leaders and building high performing EHS teams
- Ski industry, hospitality, recreation, transportation, manufacturing, utility, or other high-hazard operational experience
The expected Total Compensation for this role is $93,409.00 - $133,441.00 + Annual Bonus. Individual compensation decisions are based on a variety of factors.
Job Benefits
- Ski/Mountain Perks! Free passes for employees, employee discounted lift tickets for friends and family AND free ski lessons
- MORE employee discounts on lodging, food, gear, and mountain shuttles
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Employee Assistance Program
- Excellent training and professional development
Full Time roles are eligible for the above, plus:
- Health Insurance; Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, and Vision Insurance plans (for eligible seasonal employees after working 500 hours)
- Free ski passes for dependents
- Critical Illness and Accident plans
Vail Resorts offers a ‘Hybrid’ work environment where employees living within 50 miles of the Broomfield office work on-site Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and have flexibility to work off-site on Mondays and Fridays. Employees living outside of a commutable distance can work remotely from British Columbia, Washington D.C., and the 16 U.S. states* in which we currently operate. This includes: California, Colorado, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New York, Nevada, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Utah, Vermont, Washington State, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.
Please note that the ability to work in person or off-site, and the particulars related to such work, are subject to change at any time; and, accordingly, the Company reserves the right to change its policies and/or require in-person/in-office work or off-site work at any time in its sole discretion.
In completing this application, and when submitting related documentation, applicants may redact information that identifies their age, date of birth, and/or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.
We follow all federal, state, and local laws including restrictions on child/minor labor. Minors hired into this position will not be asked or permitted to engage in any activities restricted to adult workers.
Vail Resorts is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law.
Requisition ID 518792
Reference Date: 11/11/2026
Job Code Function: Health & Safety
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What Colorado Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in safety manager jobs across Colorado.
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP) credential recognized by Colorado employers across industries
- Bachelor's degree in occupational health, safety science, or a closely related field
- Five or more years of safety management experience in construction, energy, or manufacturing
- Demonstrated knowledge of OSHA 30-hour standards and federal compliance requirements
- Experience conducting incident investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective action plans
- Strong communication skills for training crews and presenting safety metrics to leadership
Safety Manager Jobs in Colorado: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a safety manager in Colorado?
Colorado does not require a state-issued license for safety managers, so the path runs through education and nationally recognized credentials. Most hiring employers expect a bachelor's degree in occupational safety, industrial hygiene, or a related field, followed by the Certified Safety Professional (CSP) designation administered by the Board of Certified Safety Professionals. Candidates entering construction-heavy Colorado markets often pair the CSP with an OSHA 30-hour Construction certification to stand out.
How much do safety managers make in Colorado?
Safety managers in Colorado earn a median of about $101,400 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $64,140 for the lowest 10% to over $153,030 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire safety managers in Colorado?
Colorado safety manager roles are posted by Amazon, CommonSpirit Health, and HDR and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Colorado's mix of large energy operators, aerospace contractors, and construction firms means demand stays consistent across both the Front Range and rural extraction sites.
Which Colorado cities have the most safety manager jobs?
Denver, Aurora, and Colorado Springs account for the largest share of safety manager openings in Colorado. The Denver metro drives the most volume thanks to its concentration of construction activity, corporate headquarters, and energy utilities, while Colorado Springs is anchored by defense contractors and military installations that maintain dedicated safety functions.
Are there remote safety manager jobs in Colorado?
Yes, but they're rare. Safety managers are typically expected on-site to conduct inspections, lead drills, and respond to incidents, so fully remote roles are the exception. About 60% of safety manager openings tied to Colorado are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those positions tend to be corporate-level program managers or EHS directors overseeing multiple sites from a central office.
How can I get hired as a safety manager in Colorado with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a safety coordinator or EHS technician role, which large Colorado construction firms and energy companies use as a pipeline into management. Employers like Xcel Energy and major general contractors operating along the Front Range regularly hire associates with OSHA 10 or 30 certifications and a safety-related degree. Completing an entry-level role at a Colorado mine, utility, or industrial site while pursuing the Associate Safety Professional (ASP) credential builds the documented field hours needed to advance.
Where can I find and apply to safety manager jobs in Colorado?
You can find and apply to safety manager jobs in Colorado on Migrate Mate, which lists current Colorado openings. Search the listings for roles that match your experience and location, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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